j.crew reviews: tweed dress, hothouse top, corkscrew pencil.

Hi everyone!

Some reviews for you today, from a stop at the store early this week, two new items and one that's been around online for a little bit longer.

First is the Long Sleeve Tweed Dress, which finally made it into a store for me to try on. I had about 5 minutes, so grabbed my usual size 4 dress, and threw it on. It felt too tight on me, but I definitely liked the dress style and want to try on the 6. It was shorter than I expected (again), but I didn't think that was a bad thing in this case, due to the conservative neckline and sleeves. I actually really liked this one a lot, and will update when I try the 6.

Finally, the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Corkscrew Tweed, in my usual size 4 for pencils. It's that tweed that shows the bulges, so I'd probably try sizing up if I liked this one. My first impression, pretty color, but the material is going to get messsssed up. I could already tell how it would pill and pull and get ratty, just hanging up against other clothes in the closet. I like the pattern and the color, but it's a definitely no. Which means the same goes for the jacket, which I'll review tomorrow.

Next, the Chiffon Top in Hothouse Floral. I thought the color and print were quite beautiful in person. I tried on a 2, which is my size in the Talitha blouses, and it ended up being too small across the top and shoulders, so the pleats didn't lay quite right.  I didn't have time to try the 4, so will update when I do.

What do you think of these pieces?

Have a fabulous day, and thanks for all the get well wishes!